Highlights

Cllr says the signs “…are inadequate – I’m sure they’ve got bigger signs in Trumpton.”

Surprise as road closes with ‘one day’s notice’ for ‘experiment’

The Trust is now performing in the top half of the country for the proportion of patients who wait less than six weeks for their diagnostic test.

The event, from 5pm to 8pm, will give families the chance to experience the school under new principal Sarah Barton.

Rather than the surgeon holding the laparoscope and surgical instruments, they are held and
moved by robotic ‘arms’ which the surgeon controls from a console in the operating theatre.

Some 7,020 adult victims in the borough have experienced domestic abuse at some point in the last year, the council estimates.

Wombridge and Lawley primary schools were two of 300 schools across the country to be given a slice of £37million for new nursery provision.

Pupils from seven local primary schools were invited to join the Wellington school’s own students and staff to try out a range of colourful experiments in the new building, before the ribbon was officially cut by the town’s mayor.

A charitable trust which provides services to more than 9,000 households has been judged to be in the top 25 per cent of housing organisations nationally for dealing with issues like anti-social behaviour.

Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, said: “We’re committed to putting residents at the heart of everything we do and carrying out a regular resident survey is one way we can hear from people as we look to continually improve our services to meet peoples’ needs.

Elite Investments Limited is seeking to transform the Holy Trinity Church Hall in Telford into a community hall, moving away from its current martial arts centre use. The planning application includes requests for a new boundary fence, wall, and disabled facilities, aiming to enhance community accessibility and safety while preserving local heritage.

Scheduled to be finished in July 2026, the new facility will allow the academy to consolidate its provision on a single site by bringing together students currently based at its Dawley site.

The plans had been met with mixed reactions from residents and local councillors.

An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State has refused to award costs to Mr and Mrs Kudhail, who were appealing against a decision by Telford and Wrekin Council.

Councillor Eade had called for a review into traffic safety on the road between Donnington Clock Tower and the Sheep Island roundabout at Chetwynd Aston, following a history of accidents.

The subsidised course, normally £86.50, is available for just £20 for the first 300 people who sign up. It’s a one-hour review delivered by IAM RoadSmart in partnership with West Mercia Police’s Road Safety Team.

Telford College has formed a partnership with a film and TV production company which will give valuable work experience to its media and music students.

Anyone interested in the new homes at the Gower can reserve a property now through Nuplace, the Council’s wholly owned housing company.

Prices start at £960 for a 2 bed house.

The petition was launched to give Telford the opportunity to voice their concerns over the capped hours.

A new outdoor clothing and equipment store is opening its doors on Forge Retail Park in Telford.

Mountain Warehouse, a retailer specialising in walking, hiking, and ski wear, is set to open tomorrow.

Councillors have overwhelmingly approved a controversial plan to turn four properties in Telford into children’s care homes.

The prestigious new title will help to attract further research and investment, creating an exciting environment for academic and clinical advancement. It will also help the trust to deliver high quality care.

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A specialist hub for children with special educational needs is nearing completion at Millbrook Primary School.

Residents have moved into 18 new affordable homes in Telford, part of a £3.3 million regeneration project supporting local jobs and community.

For children born between September 2021 and August 2022, you can now apply for a school place.

Plans have been lodged to turn a semi-detached house in Donnington…